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In the News:
On Sunday, Aug. 30, many government officials, family, friends and fellow firefighters gathered in Wenatchee, WA honoring the three firefighters who died while battling the wildfires in Washington state, including the son of
Rev. Mary Zajac.
Click here for the story and video as well as media coverage.
Program Office Phones
Please be aware the phone system in Elgin is experiencing technical issues and sporadically disconnects. We are working on a permanent fix...but in the meantime, if you can't get through please contact a staff member by email.
Correction:
In the September Reporter North Central College Chaplain, Rev. Eric Doolittle's email is incorrectly listed.
It should be:
Episcopal Nominee Information
The NIC Jurisdictional Delegation is seeking candidates who wish to be endorsed for episcopal elections in 2016.
An email was sent out to all NIC clergy explaining the process to meet with the delegation at the
September 27 meeting.
If you need more information, please contact Elisa Gatz at jegatz@comcast.net by
Sept. 13. Please keep those contemplating candidacy and the delegation in your prayers as we work through this very important process.
2015 Game Changers Summit, Sept. 17-19
Join United Methodist Communications in harnessing the power of communications technology for global good. At the 2015 Game Changers Summit in Nashville, you will learn from global experts and church leaders who are already finding success in this new landscape. Discover how to integrate simple solutions into your global work, and meet people seeking partners to maximize programming and forge lasting relationships.
Click here for more information and to register today.
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Landscape Assessment Arriving Soon
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During the first three weeks of September, 600 lay and clergy leaders in the Northern Illinois Conference will be receiving an invitation in their email box to participate in a Judicatory assessment called Landscape. This tool will help the Northern Illinois Conference in planning for the future. If you have received an invitation to be part of this information gathering, watch for the Landscape link which will be emailed on Tuesday, September 8. On November 7 at the Northern Illinois Conference Special Session in Rockford at Court Street UMC a report on the initial results of the assessment will be presented. If you have any questions about this process you can direct them to: Rev. Arlene Christopherson at: achristo@umcnic.org.
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Bishop's Invitation to Clergy
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Dr. Cheryl Anderson, professor at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, will teach and lead us in discussion about what biblical authority is. Last year our gathering of clergy focused on our shared ministry in pastoral care, specifically around same-gender marriage, but this day will challenge as well as enlighten us on biblical understanding and interpretation.
Space is limited so the priority will be anyone appointed to a local church (elders, local pastors, and retirees who are appointed to a church) and deacons whether appointed to a church or not. Those who are retired, but not appointed to a local church, are welcome to register if there is available space (the registration will be cut off when we meet our maximum capacity for the space).
In order to register, you will need to agree to the "Rules of Engagement" which you will find on the registration form. You are highly encourage you to read Dr. Anderson's book, Ancient Laws and Contemporary Controversies, before the event (available in kindle edition). Please note: no childcare will be available during the event. We also are asking you to bring a favorite Bible with you. Registration: $20 (to cover lunch, event expenses and speaker)
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JFON 4th Annual Dinner - Sept. 20
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Judge Manuel Barbosa, the first Hispanic federal judge to serve on the bench of the Northern District of Illinois
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Justice For Our Neighbors Northern Illinois (NIJFON) will be celebrating another amazing year at its fourth annual dinner celebration on Sunday, September 20 at the Elgin Community College in Elgin, Ill.
Honorable Judge Manuel Barbosa (ret.) will be returning to his boyhood home of Elgin as the main guest. Judge Barbosa will share his story of being brought to this country as an infant from La Huestaca Potosina, Mexico to Texas. For more information and to purchase tickets click here. | |
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Few spots open for Plumbline 2015
 October 11-14, 2015 New York City Plumbline Tour '15 is an invitation to all United Methodist High School Youth to learn how to reflect on social justice issues from a Christian perspective. Know a youth who would like to go? Please pass along this info. Questions contact Michael Mann at mmann@umcnic.org. |
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United Methodist Foundation Grant Applications
The Foundation is currently accepting applications from local churches and UM church-related agencies for its 2015/6Grants Program. In 2014 the Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $24,000. Grant awards range is $500 - $3,000. Learn more in our grant guidelines. A copy of the grant application in Microsoft WORD is available via a link on the Foundation's homepage, nicumf.org. The deadline for grant requests is September 15, 2015. Call the Foundation Office with any questions, 312.346.9766, ext. 704. Click here to learn more.
Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Workshop - Sept. 19
As new pastoral appointments take place this summer, the NIC Cabinet is pleased to provide a workshop for church leaders of cross-racial/cross-cultural appointments and their pastors. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Saturday, September 19, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Barrington UMC, located at 98 Algonquin Rd, Barrington, IL. Bishop Sally Dyck will be with us with her inspiring message. Click here for details.
UMM Spiritual Congress - Sept. 18-20
You're invited to join the Northern Illinois Conference UMM for the Spiritual Congress (annual retreat) to be held September 18-20 in Williams Bay, WI. For those of you who have attended before, you know that it is sure to be a spirit-filled weekend of fellowship and growth. This year's speaker, Rev. Grace Imathiu, is a renowned worship leader and Christian educator. Her message, "David, a Man after God's Own Heart," will bring to life the story of this important biblical man and call us all to greater discipleship. Please prayerfully consider committing to this weekend of spiritual rejuvenation. You don't need to be from Illinois to attend. For more information, please go to www.nicumm.org.Celebrating Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month - Sept. 15-Oct. 15
As we celebrate Hispanic/Latino Heritage month in our congregations, we invite you to a conference-wide celebration, "A Harvest of Hope," on Sunday, Oct. 4 at First United Methodist Church in Elgin. A time for fellowship and food will start at 4pm with a worship service beginning at 5pm. Jorge Lockward, Director of the Global Praise Program of the General Board of Global Ministries, will lead us in song and praise. This event is open to everyone and every church. Save the date and look for more details coming soon.
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